Shildt explains the 'value' of Carpenter's return to Cardinals Spring Training
"He's got so many different experiences that few people can relate to and is able to capture them," Shildt says. "Me and Ollie (Marmol, the Cardinals bench coach) were talking last year about how much he brings to us and it's a lot. And Ollie summed it up by saying every time Carp speaks there's value that comes out of his mouth. There's wisdom in a lot of shapes and forms."
Shildt admitted that the 44-year-old has even helped him in some ways and was asked if Carpenter may have a more permanent coaching or manager position in his future.
"Chris Carpenter can do just about anything he wants to do in this game," Shildt says.
Carpenter spent some time today with the Cardinals No. 1 pitching prospect, Matthew Liberatore:
